HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201800077 Minutes 2018-08-06 a. ARB-2018-77 and ARB-2018-94: Northtown Center Comprehensive Sign Plan/ULC and Burnt Boot
Camp Signs-Comprehensive Sign Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness for individual signs
(TM/Parcels 04500-00-00-11000 and 04500-00-00-11000)
Proposal: To create a comprehensive sign plan for the Northtown shopping center;to approve two
signs for current occupants
Location: 431,435 and 440 Gander Drive,east side of Seminole Trail, north of Woodbrook Drive and
Brookmere Road
Motion: Mr. Binsted moved for approval of ARB-2018-77: Northtown Center Comprehensive Sign Plan,
with the conditions outlined in the staff report,amended as follows:
1. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan mounting details criterion to state all channel letter signs
shall be mounted on a raceway.
2. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan raceway color criterion to state "to match the color of the
wall to which it is attached."
3. Revise drawing A1.4 so that the proposed height of the sign on the south end unit is 18'-0" from
grade.
4. Revise the architectural elevations to depict the buildings as built;rectify the discrepancy between
the canopy cables shown on the elevations and the appearances of the storefronts as built.
5. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan location criterion to state: centered horizontally within the
sign areas as outlined on the approved drawings on the west and south elevations of Building A;
on the west elevation of Building B; and on the north and west elevations of Building C.
6. Provide drawings of the Gander Mountain building (Building C, 440 Gander Drive) which show
proposed sign placement,size and sign type.
7. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan size limit criterion so no proposed letter shall exceed 27
inches in height for individual letters on Buildings A.
8. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan size limit criterion so that the appropriate letter height for
signs on Building B is between 15 and 18 inches and the logo/graphic height shall not exceed 30
inches.
9. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan size limit criterion to establish an appropriate letter height
for proposed signs on Building C.
10. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan size limit criterion,to specify the maximum height of
proposed logos and graphics on Buildings A and C.
11. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan to name approved materials: acrylic, plexiglass or similar for
letter faces and aluminum returns.
12. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan trim cap/return color criterion to state black,bronze,brushed
aluminum,or to match the letter face color.
13. Revise the-Comprehensive Sign Plan letter type font criterion to state a maximum limit of three
typefaces. Additional typefaces may'be approved only if they contribute to a balanced, legible,
unified sign design.
14. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan logo graphics details to limit the logo colors as per the EC
Sign Guidelines.
15. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan illumination details criterion to propose internal illumination
preferred with external illumination as an option.
16. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan logo graphics details to specify illumination details.
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Mr.Stoner seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 4:0. (Van der Werf absent)
ACTION 2:
Motion: Mr. Binsted moved for approval of the Certificates of Appropriateness for ARB-2018-94: the
United Land Corporation(ULC)and Burn Boot Camp Signs,with the following conditions:
1. Revise the placement of the proposed Burn Boot Camp sign to account for the cables that extend
from the canopy to the attic wall.
2. The color of the ULC and Burn Boot Camp raceways shall match the color of the wall surfaces to
which they are attached.
3. Revise the sign drawings to either show external illumination or to note no illumination for the
logo.
Mr.Stoner seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 4:0. (Van der Werf absent)
b. ARB-2018-95: Plaza 285 Building Renovations and Comprehensive Sign Plan - First review of a plan
to renovate the existing building and Comprehensive Sign Plan (TM/Parcel 06100000002500)
Proposal: To renovate the existing building and to revise the comprehensive sign plan.
Location: 285 Hydraulic Ridge Road, at the southeast corner of the intersection of Whitewood and
Hydraulic Roads
ACTION 1:
Motion: Mr. Hancock moved for approval of the proposed building renovations for ARB-2018-95: Plaza
285 with the conditions as outlined in the staff report.
1. Provide material and color samples for review.
2. Indicate the locations of mechanical equipment and show how visibility will be eliminated from the
EC street.
3. Provide details on all new lighting for review.
4. Confirm that all landscaping shown on the approved site plan is present on site. If trees or shrubs are
missing, they will need to be replaced, or proposed revisions will need to be included in a site plan
amendment.
5. A site plan amendment (Letter,of Revision) is required for all changes proposed to site elements,
including but not limited to lighting, landscaping, sidewalks, ramps, etc.
6. Include the standard plant health note on the site plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be
allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height;the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and
trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant."
Mr.Stoner seconded the motion.
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